Local News from KSQD
Santa Cruz County’s Measure Q
In this interview, Sarah Newkirk, Executive Director of The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County explains why her organization is championing Santa Cruz County Measure Q, the Water and Wildfire Protection measure, and what it would accomplish in terms of climate resiliency...
Wild Monterey Bay: Jodi Frediani and Lisa Uttal on New Book
Wild Monterey Bay: Up Close and Personal Wildlife Encounters is a new book of stories and photographs of meetings with whales, dolphins, octopus and other dwellers of our wonderful Monterey Bay. Lisa Uttal, Outreach and Media Director for NOAA's Monterey Bay National...
October 8, 2024: Computer Man! Your Tech Questions Answered
Tech troubles got you tangled up? Don't stress about your tech! Call the Computer Man between 6-7pm PT every Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Or write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Tune in to 90.7 FM or ksqd.org, and let The Computer Man be your digital lifesaver!
Exploring Monterey Bay: Porter memorial Library
Join Exploring Monterey Bay host, Mathilde Rand, in conversation with Meg Madsen and Juli McDermott of the Porter Memorial Library. This library with its fascinating history is a gem in the center of Soquel. Have Meg and Juli enchant you with facts and anecdotes....
Open Studios and the Arts in Monterey County
In this episode, we hear from Jacqui Atchison, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Monterey County about their Open Studios weekend, arts in the schools, and how local venues for performing arts are faring post-covid.
Community members discuss housing affordability and the battle over rent control
Talk of the Bay host Len Beyea leads a discussion about housing affordability and, in particular, the rent control initiative on California's November ballot, Proposition 33. Participants include local housing advocates Lira Filipini, Rick Longinotti, and Lee...
October 1, 2024: Computer Man! Your Tech Questions Answered
Tech troubles got you tangled up? Don't stress about your tech! Call the Computer Man between 6-7pm PT every Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Or write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Tune in to 90.7 FM or ksqd.org, and let The Computer Man be your digital lifesaver!
Rainbow Conference Highlights LGBTQIA Youth and Parents
On September 28th, the Queer, Trans, & Allied Student Summit of the Central Coast held a day-long event. In this interview, we hear from three people involved in organizing it. The guests were: Stuart Rosenstein, organizer Andrea Damon: Parent, Understanding...
Tourism Check up for Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County is a popular and iconic destination for tourists from all over the world. We look at the pros and cons of tourism for the locals. Visit Santa Cruz is the local tourism agency that tracks things like hotel stays and jobs in one of the area's main...
Gina René and Ana Elizabeth Talk Music and Politics
Soul and Hip-Hop singer, Gina Rene and organizer Ana Elizabeth, Musical Soulmates board member, stop by to talk (and sing) to share about "Let the Caged Bird Sing", an afternoon of soulful music. Musical Soulmates is a newly-formed nonprofit performing arts collective...